A petrol station along Jogoo Road has run out of fuel, as global shortages linked to the ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran disrupt supply chains and drive a growing energy crisis, on April 8, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY


Empty petrol stations along Jogoo Road and Haile Selassie in Nairobi have laid bare the growing impact of a global fuel crisis, as supply disruptions linked to the ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran begin to bite.

A petrol station along Haile Selassie Avenue has run out of fuel, as global shortages linked to the ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran disrupt supply chains and drive a growing energy crisis, on April 8, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
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The station, seen without fuel on April 8, 2026, reflects mounting pressure on supply chains as the conflict continues to disrupt global oil flows.
A fuel attendant at a petrol station checks on the pump as fuel shortage linked to the ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran disrupts supply chains and drives a growing energy crisis, on April 8, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

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Analysts say the crisis has been worsened by disruptions in key shipping routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor that carries a significant share of the world’s oil.


The conflict has led to major supply interruptions and sharp price increases in global markets.

A petrol station along Haile Selassie has run out of fuel, as global shortages linked to the ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran disrupt supply chains and drive a growing energy crisis, on April 8, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Reports indicate that millions of barrels of oil production have been shut in due to the conflict, tightening global supply and triggering an energy crunch being felt across multiple regions.

A petrol station along Jogoo Road has run out of fuel, as global shortages linked to the ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran disrupt supply chains and drive a growing energy crisis, on April 8, 2026./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

The situation has driven oil prices to near-record highs, with physical crude reportedly trading close to $150 per barrel amid panic buying and fierce competition for limited supplies.

As the crisis unfolds, empty fuel stations such as the one on Jogoo Road are emerging as visible signs of a broader global energy shock, raising concerns over availability, affordability, and the potential for prolonged shortages.